Mars Hall
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The neck on my Jr is very straight, almost no relief. I currently have it strung with 11's. I tried to back off the truss rod to provide some relief and the nut comes off without the neck moving at all. This particular guitar has sat unplayed for many years. When I removed the truss rod cover, I noticed black paint, overspray on the nut and washer. I doubt the truss rod has ever been adjusted. I thought maybe the washer was "painted" into place, not allowing the neck to move. I made sure the washer was free from being bound up.
I'm not too concerned right now because as is, the guitar plays great with no buzz or fretting out during bends. However, with weather changes coming, I'm hoping that it doesn't get straighter or start to over bow. A local luthier suggested tuning it up a half step with the nut loose to "pull" some relief into the neck. I guess I may try that if insuing weather changes cause playability issues.
I'm not too concerned right now because as is, the guitar plays great with no buzz or fretting out during bends. However, with weather changes coming, I'm hoping that it doesn't get straighter or start to over bow. A local luthier suggested tuning it up a half step with the nut loose to "pull" some relief into the neck. I guess I may try that if insuing weather changes cause playability issues.